Got one through for Swampy Cue

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Re: Got one through for Swampy Cue

Post by SteveJCurtis » Wed Oct 04, 2017 3:48 am

funsongs wrote:Woohoo!! :P
Might be a dumb question: but, did you play a resonator guitar on that track - if so, what kind is it, please?
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Peter, yes I used my extremely cheap and nasty Dean copy of a National resonator. Brass body with chrome over.
The fingerboard was coming away from the neck when it arrived in the post ( it came through ebay via Arizona - careful buying secondhand guitars on there folks!) and at a recent gig the neck actually snapped!
Fortunately a friend of mine ( who also built me a square neck Dobro -style resonator I use for Bluegrass ) was able to repair the poor wee beastie and so now, although it's pretty tough to play, it doesn't sound too bad at all. Here's a pic! Cheers/Steve
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Re: Got one through for Swampy Cue

Post by edmondredd » Wed Oct 04, 2017 3:53 am

Steve, what a good track! Congrats on the forward!
ComposerLDG wrote:How I wish I could write in this genre. I just don't have the guitar chops. You guys who effectively create swampy cues, a tip of the hat!
I hear you, but I found a way to sneak in :)
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Re: Got one through for Swampy Cue

Post by funsongs » Wed Oct 04, 2017 9:51 am

SteveJCurtis wrote: Peter, yes I used my extremely cheap and nasty Dean copy of a National resonator. Brass body with chrome over.
Well - I really like the sound those have. I don't play slide guitar, but that photo is only enhancing my 'lust' to get one, and add it to the arsenal.
A local luthier has a few hanging in his shop - I think they are Roadking (?).
Other than NOT BUYING CRAP off ebay or Amazon (I buy new gear on Amazon) - got any recommendations?
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Re: Got one through for Swampy Cue

Post by SteveJCurtis » Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:45 am

funsongs wrote:
Well - I really like the sound those have. I don't play slide guitar, but that photo is only enhancing my 'lust' to get one, and add it to the arsenal.
A local luthier has a few hanging in his shop - I think they are Roadking (?).
Other than NOT BUYING CRAP off ebay or Amazon (I buy new gear on Amazon) - got any recommendations?[/quote]

Hi Peter. Yes they are lovely things and great fun to mess around with. I don't know the Roadking models so can't comment on them. Ozark make a good medium priced range, and Dean ( same make as mine) build good guitars too. If you want them to have electrics on them ( like mine has with a "biscuit" pickup under the bridge and a "lipstick" in the front) then the price will go up. But if you just want a reasonably priced acoustic resonator guitar to mess around on, go try a few out. Good hunting! :-)

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Re: Got one through for Swampy Cue

Post by cassmcentee » Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:32 am

Congrats Mr. Curtis!
Let's hope it earns some $ for ya

I'm working on a "Bro Country" tune that has me thinking of you all the time
It's going to take some time (a year?) due to lyrics and all...
When I get a little deeper into it (get scratch vocals in place) I'm going to hit you up to collaborate the finished product
Might ask you to not just play but also sing!?! :D
Here's the start of it: https://soundcloud.com/robert-cass-mcen ... econd-kiss
To be about a Bull Rider who needs to win for his girl's kiss
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Re: Got one through for Swampy Cue

Post by GuitarKit » Fri Oct 06, 2017 1:55 am

Nice work. Love the laid-back vibe.

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Re: Got one through for Swampy Cue

Post by SteveJCurtis » Fri Oct 06, 2017 2:21 am

cassmcentee wrote:Congrats Mr. Curtis!
Let's hope it earns some $ for ya

I'm working on a "Bro Country" tune that has me thinking of you all the time
It's going to take some time (a year?) due to lyrics and all...
When I get a little deeper into it (get scratch vocals in place) I'm going to hit you up to collaborate the finished product
Might ask you to not just play but also sing!?! :D
Here's the start of it: https://soundcloud.com/robert-cass-mcen ... econd-kiss
To be about a Bull Rider who needs to win for his girl's kiss
Hope you are well!
Cass
Hi Cass! All good here thanks and hope the same with you.
That sounds like a lot of fun and thanks for thinking of me.
(Maybe I should break out my best Taylor Swift costume for the ensuing video! :lol: :lol: :lol: )
Just back from a tour so I have some time on my hands. You have my email address but if you need it again pm me.
Cheers mate.
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Re: Got one through for Swampy Cue

Post by SteveJCurtis » Fri Oct 06, 2017 2:22 am

GuitarKit wrote:Nice work. Love the laid-back vibe.
Thanks Kit!

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Re: Got one through for Swampy Cue

Post by SteveJCurtis » Fri Oct 06, 2017 2:22 am

edmondredd wrote:Steve, what a good track! Congrats on the forward!
ComposerLDG wrote:How I wish I could write in this genre. I just don't have the guitar chops. You guys who effectively create swampy cues, a tip of the hat!
I hear you, but I found a way to sneak in :)
Thanks Edmond!

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Re: Got one through for Swampy Cue

Post by LOCK88 » Fri Oct 06, 2017 4:01 am

Gongrats Steve, nice track! That resonator sounds as good as it looks! I just want one to hang on my wall, they just look so cool
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